Comments on: Toxic Toys from China #2

By: Playmobil Life in the City

Playmobil Life in the City — Sat, 21 Jul 2012 12:23:51 +0000

This should be a lesson to all consumers. They should be aware enough of the chemicals or materials used in their toys that they are purchasing. Avoid those toys which you think not safe for our kids.

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Sun, 07 Mar 2010 11:59:00 +0000

Look for toys made in the USA from lead-free paints, organic cotton fabrics, and recycled materials. Buying fewer toys is a smart strategy, too. Most kids have way more toys than they need. Thanks for writing!

By: x-ray fluorescence

x-ray fluorescence — Tue, 13 Jan 2009 02:08:19 +0000

Hey,
I am concerned more about the influx of cheap Chinese made items, especially toys, which may contain toxic chemicals..

By: Diane MacEachern

Diane MacEachern — Tue, 11 Sep 2007 20:11:26 +0000

Regarding getting toys tested: why don’t you get in touch with the local health department, local environmental organization, or a consumer’s group, and work together to do some testing of the toys? You might even be able to find a lab at the university to do the testing for you as a public service. Good luck.

By: Paul Berg

Paul Berg — Thu, 06 Sep 2007 13:38:39 +0000

Walmart is opening a store here in Juneau, Alaska. As a teacher in this community for many years, and a grnadparent, I am concerned about the influx of cheap Chinese made items, especially toys, which may contain toxic chemicals. The pay which Walmart is offering in Juneau is laughable. These are McJobs. A couple working full time at Walmart cannot afford to buy a house. At best, they could rent a small apartment. I have sent Walmart a message saying that I wanted to see American made toys on their shelves when they open. If, as I suspect, the shelves are filled with cheap Chinese made toys, is there any way I can arrange to have a selection of the toys tested for lead paint or other toxic contamination? My email is tma@gci.net

By: Diane

Diane — Tue, 14 Aug 2007 06:07:38 +0000

I didn’t realize that! Isn’t that so typical?!!!

By: Gift of Green

Gift of Green — Wed, 08 Aug 2007 15:05:40 +0000

Unfortuate as well that the vouchers Mattel are providing, according to their website, are not valid toward the purchase of licensed toys – meaning Dora/Diego and Sesame Street characters toys – precisely the ones that they are recalling.